adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics.

   "The faster an F1 car goes, the more turbulent the aerodynamic wake it leaves behind it."

2. 2
   Having a shape that reduces drag when moving through the air.

   "aerodynamic plane"

Adjective

1. 1
   designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow wordnet
2. 2
   of or relating to aerodynamics wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aerialaerodynamicalaerographicaerologicaeromechanicalaerophysical

Example

More examples

"Lift is generated by the motion of the airplane through the air and is an aerodynamic force."

Etymology

From aero- + dynamic, after aerodynamics. Compare French aérodynamique and German aerodynamisch.

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